Floor & Wall Tiler
Career guide for floor and wall tilers in Jamaica
Career Paths
Salary Range
Tilers with expertise in large-format porcelain, marble, and mosaic work for hotel lobbies, luxury villas, and resort pools earn significantly above the standard rate. Self-employed tiling contractors managing their own crew on high-end residential projects in Norbrook, Cherry Gardens, and resort areas earn J$4M+ per year.
Key Skills
Education
Minimum Entry
- HEART/NSTA NVQ Level 2 in Tiling or Masonry
- Or 2+ years on-the-job experience with experienced tiler
- CSEC Maths helpful for layout and material calculation
Preferred Qualifications
- HEART/NSTA NVQ Level 3 — Tiling
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Card
- Large Format Tile Training (e.g. Schluter, MAPEI)
- NCC Craftsman Registration
Professional Qualifications
- HEART/NSTA NVQ — Tiling / Masonry (Level 2 or 3)
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card
- NCC Craftsman Registration
- Adhesive & Waterproofing System Certification (MAPEI, Laticrete)
- CSEC Technical Drawing (advantageous)
Job Market Trend
GrowingJamaica's growing appetite for premium home finishes — driven by diaspora-funded builds, tourist villa construction, and hotel renovation programmes — is keeping skilled tilers in high demand. Bathroom and kitchen tiling for NHT housing schemes provides a steady base of work, while luxury residential projects command premium rates.
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